The Tempest

The Tempest, Shakespeare’s final play, transports the audience to a mysterious and enchanting island in a tale of magic, betrayal, revenge, and family. The wise and powerful Prospero, played by the acclaimed actor John Douglas Thompson, struggles to maintain the world he’s created as order is thrown off balance by those around him: his curious daughter, Miranda; a man who’s just washed ashore, Ferdinand; the half human, half monster Caliban; two fools, Stephano and Trinculo; and the mystical spirit of the air, Ariel, among many others. With elements of tragedy and comedy, this “brave new world” is a charming escape to revel in under the stars for the 25th production of Free Shakespeare on the Common.